The Brandywine Zoo's Discovery Tours are educational programs that provide school-age children with experiences that are fun and exciting while informational and instructional. These programs include indoor class time and outdoor lessons in the zoo.

Step 2: Program registrations can be faxed (302-577-7480), mailed (Education Department of the Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802), or emailed (Education@BrandywineZoo.org) to the Education Department.

Step 3: Someone from the Education Department will check program and staff availability and get back to you within two weeks of your registration. If you do not hear back after this time, please email us.

Step 4: You will receive a contract with your program date (based on availability) within two weeks of your program registration submission. Please call the Education Department (302-571-7850 *209) if you have not received a confirmation.

Step 5:Discovery Tours & Group Visits - Submit your 50% deposit for your program to the Brandywine Zoo at the above address with a copy of your contract. Note that Discovery Tour and Group Visit reservations are not considered complete until we receive your 50% deposit for your program. Traveling Zoo - payment is due in advance of your program. *Note that a 15 person or $100 minimum is required for all on-site Discovery Tours, and a 15 person, $50 minimum for Group Visits.*

Please include in your message:
- Date and Times
- Program Choice
- Group size, including number of classes, number of students and adults, and age/grade of students.
- Contact information, including email address
- Please advise us of students with special needs when you register.

Ages 3 and up, families, schools, homeschools and more!
Brandywine Zoo hosts several special events that are geared toward school groups and families of all ages. Fee: Free with paid admission! Fee: Free with paid admission! $1/extra per person for live animal encounters, which must be pre-booked, as time slots fill quickly. School Groups MUST register with the Education Department for access to all event activities.

Group Visits are offered year-round, but are the only on-site programs we offer during the summer (June-August).You have three options to choose from for camps, schools and other groups to visit the zoo between 10am-4pm:

30 Minute Zoo Tour: Groups of 15+ can schedule a 30 minute tour of the zoo. Take a guided tour through the zoo with an educator or zoo docent who will share cool facts, stories and information about our animals during your visit. Price is per person, and includes group admission. Please note there is a $50 minimum for booking a guided tour.

Live animal meet & greet: Groups of 15+ can schedule a live animal meet for their trip the zoo. This will include meeting 3 of our zoo program animals up close. Program delivered by a zoo educator or volunteer. Price is per person, and includes group admission. Please note there is a $50 minimum for booking a meet and greet.

Tour + Live Animal Meet & Greet: Groups of 15+ can schedule a 30 minute tour of the zoo as well as a live animal meet and greet. Meet 3 program animals up close and take a guided tour through the zoo with an educator or zoo docent who will share cool facts, stories and information about our animals during your visit. Price is per person, and includes group admission. Please note there is a $50 minimum for booking a guided tour

Visit the Group Visits page for more information or to download a registration form.

Homeschool Programs

Homeschoolers, join us for one of our fun family programs that take place throughout the year! We host a variety of other events as well; visit our calendar of events to see the dates and times of all our fun events.

Self-Guided Tours

You are invited to visit the Zoo with your group or on your own. If you have special activities for your students or want to introduce the Zoo in a more informal way, this is the format for you. Call ahead for group rates and visitation information.